Silverfish are small, silver, fish-shaped insects that come out at night. In North Geelong homes they turn up in bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, bookshelves and boxes of old papers. They feed on starch, glue, paper, wallpaper paste and fabric, so they leave small holes and yellow marks on books, photos and clothes that have been stored for a long time.
Most silverfish problems start in the roof space or wall cavities, where the insects breed in dust and insulation, then move down into the rooms below. When you call, tell us where you have seen them and whether any stored papers, books or clothing have been damaged. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats silverfish around Geelong.
- Dust in the roof space and wall cavities where silverfish breed
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookshelves
- A spray along skirting boards in bathrooms and laundries
- Treatment of storage boxes, garages and sheds
- Tips on reducing damp and clearing old papers
Before the visit, clear the floors of wardrobes and linen cupboards and move boxes away from the walls so the crew can reach the edges. Airing out damp rooms and sorting out leaking taps helps keep numbers down after the treatment. Store papers and photos in sealed plastic tubs rather than cardboard boxes. A dehumidifier in a closed-up room can also help.
Silverfish are often part of a general pest treatment, which also covers cockroaches, spiders and ants in the same visit. Homes near the bay, with older roof spaces or with lots of stored books, tend to see them most. Call 03 7053 9842 to book silverfish treatment in North Geelong.